Yuma is a technology company that operates as an investor, builder, and scaler of computational infrastructure within the Bittensor ecosystem. A subsidiary of the Digital Currency Group (DCG), Yuma functions as an accelerator for research teams and entrepreneurs building on Bittensor, and as a partner for institutional entities seeking exposure to the decentralized artificial intelligence sector. ^{[1] [2]}​

Overview

Yuma's stated mission is "to create positive economic and societal change by connecting transformative ideas to decentralized intelligence." The company was established to support and accelerate the development of open-source, decentralized AI as a competitive alternative to what it describes as closed, centralized systems. The firm's philosophy is rooted in the belief that the development and deployment of AI are becoming confined to a few "gatekeepers," which restricts broader access and stifles innovation. In response, Yuma aims to support the Bittensor ecosystem as a network that rewards contributors, opens access to advanced computing, and fosters more rapid, open innovation. As a subsidiary of the Digital Currency Group, a major investor and builder in the blockchain industry, Yuma operates alongside DCG's founder and CEO, Barry Silbert. ^{[2] [1]}

History and Development

Yuma became an active accelerator in the Bittensor ecosystem in mid-2024. In May 2024, it began accelerating the AI-powered DeFi protocol Swap by TaoFi (Subnet 10), followed by the superhuman forecasting network Numinous (Subnet 6) in June 2024. By November 2024, Yuma had also accelerated Dippy (Subnet 58), a subnet focused on empathetic speech for character roleplaying. In October 2025, Yuma announced significant corporate changes to expand its operations. On October 7, the company appointed brothers Greg and Jeff Schvey, described as proven crypto founders, to lead its next phase of growth and deepen its infrastructure across Bittensor. ^[1] Two days later, on October 9, the company unveiled its new division, Yuma Asset Management, created specifically to offer institutional and accredited investors access to the decentralized AI sector via the Bittensor network. ^[1]​

The company began 2026 with further expansion of its portfolio and partnerships. In January 2026, Loosh AI, a company building cognitive services for robotics on Bittensor's Subnet 78, launched with official support from the Yuma Accelerator. That same month, Yuma announced the launch of the NIOME subnet (Subnet 55) on January 15. The company was also credited for its support and collaboration in the launch of Hermes on Subnet 82, a project by SubQuery designed to connect AI agents with Web3 on-chain data. ^{[2] [1]}​

Corporate Structure and Leadership

Leadership

• Greg Schvey: Appointed in October 2025 alongside his brother Jeff, Greg Schvey was brought on to lead Yuma's next phase of growth in decentralized AI on Bittensor.
• Jeff Schvey: Appointed alongside Greg Schvey in October 2025 to help scale the company's infrastructure and presence in the Bittensor network.
• Evan Malanga: Serves as the company's Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Malanga is a public representative for Yuma, frequently speaking on the topic of decentralized AI versus centralized models. ^{[2] [1]}

Services and Business Verticals

Subnet Accelerator

• Capital: Provides funding to teams, which can include covering the subnet registration fee.
• Go-to-Market Support: Assists with market entry strategies and execution.
• Networking: Facilitates introductions to key partners and an established community within the ecosystem.
• Advisory: Offers technical guidance and strategic expertise from the Yuma team.
• Compute Resources: Grants access to computational power via the Yuma Validator infrastructure.
• Community: Organizes and supports event programming to foster collaboration.^{[3] [2]}

Yuma Asset Management

Yuma Asset Management is the company's investment division focused on simplifying subnet investing for institutional and accredited investors. This division creates and manages specialized investment products, such as "Bittensor Subnet Funds" and "Bittensor Subnet Token Strategies," to provide targeted exposure to the Bittensor ecosystem. ^{[3] [2]}​

Yuma Validator

Yuma operates an institutional-grade, high-performance validator service for Bittensor's native token, TAO. This service allows TAO holders to participate in network security by staking their assets. Key features of the validator service include non-custodial staking tools and infrastructure, allowing users to stake without relinquishing custody of their tokens. The service supports both "root" and "alpha" staking options and was updated to align with protocol changes following the launch of Dynamic TAO on the Bittensor network. ^{[3] [2]}​

Yuma Mining

The Yuma Mining division utilizes the company's in-house artificial intelligence and machine learning expertise to operate mining infrastructure at scale across various Bittensor subnets. This service is offered to subnet owners and participants to enhance the competitiveness and intelligence of their networks. The offerings include specialized mining operations for specific subnets, services aimed at providing a reliable trust score and high-quality outputs, and the development of or advisory on base miner software. ^[3]​